Your Back-To-School Guide for Auburn & Beyond

Get ready, families of Auburn & Beyond! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Central MA is just around the corner.

We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Auburn and the surrounding towns? Fun back-to-school events in Central MA? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Auburn and beyond?

We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:

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School Calendars for Auburn & Beyond:

Auburn MA
First day of school: August 30

Douglas MA

First day of school: August 30

Dudley-Charlton MA
First day of school: August 29 (Grades 1-12) / September 5 (PreK-K)

Leicester MA
First day of school: August 30 (Grades 1-12) / September 8 (PreK-K)

Millbury MA
First day of school: August 28 (Grades 1-12) / August 29 (K) / August 30 (PreK)

Northbridge MA
First day of school: August 31 (Grades 1-12) / September 5 (PreK-K)

Oxford MA
First day of school: August 29 (Grades 1-12) / August 30 (K) / September 6 (PreK)

Southbridge MA

First day of school: August 28 (Grades 1-12) / August 29 (K) / August 30 (PreK)

Sutton MA

First day of school: August 30

Webster MA

First day of school: August 31 (Grades 1-12) / September 6 (PreK-K)

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Back to School Events in Auburn & Beyond:

Auburn Public Schools Read Around the Town

Details: Preschool, Bryn Mawr, and Pakachoag students, and their families, are invited to Read Around the Town! August 11, 10:00 - 10:30 AM

Back to School with D.A. Dental

Details: Join D.A. Dental for their Back to School informational where they will be giving away backpacks, school supplies and more. August 12, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday Makebreak: Animal Friend Pencil Toppers
Details: Head to Michaels in-store and make a cute clay pencil topper, perfect for back to school! August 13, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Back to School Kids Event at UNO Pizzeria & Grill
Details: Bring the kids in to Uno Pizzeria & Grill to decorate their own pencil case. Plus, kids eat free with the purchase of each adult entrée! August 15, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Welcome to Kindergarten Storytime

Details: Join Millbury Public Library for a special storytime for anyone starting Kindergarten this Fall! There will be crafts, goodies and a photo area to celebrate this big step. August 18, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Millbury Police Department's Back to School Movie Night

Details: Join the Millbury Police Department for a free Back to School Movie Night!! They will be handing out Cop Coupons to kids to use at concessions. August 21, 5:30 PM

Storytime with Mr. Pelczarski, Principal of Chaffee Elementary School
Details: Head to Oxford Free Public Library where Mr. Pelczarski, principal of Chaffee Elementary School, will read a story and share tips for back-to-school success! August 22, 10:00 AM

Back to School Movie Night

Details: Join Waters Farm September 8th for their annual Back-to-School Movie Night featuring The Super Mario Bros. September 8, 6:30 PM

Know of a community back-to-school event in Central MA we're missing? Add it to our Macaroni KID Auburn calendar now!

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Back to School Haircuts in Auburn & Beyond:

Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are some great salon options in Central MA:

Great Clips

Locations in Oxford, Southbridge, & Sutton

Matt's at the Buzzer Barbershop

118 Elm St, Millbury

McGreevy's Barber Shop

275 Oxford Street North, Auburn

Snip-its

70 Worcester-Providence Tpke #531, Millbury

Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Central MA? Email ashley@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!

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Back to School Shopping and More in Auburn & Beyond:

There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies, clothes, and more in Central MA that are locally owned:

The Children's Consignment Boutique

New and gently used children's items.

22 West Street, Millbury, MA 01527

Jess' Sweets & Treats

Back to School Cookies for your kids, students, or teachers! Pick up Sunday August 27, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

250 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540

Central Mass Yard Card

Celebrate the first day of school with a yard card!

Sutton Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics

Get ready for those first day of school pics with a healthy smile!

27 Galaxy Pass A, Sutton

Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email ashley@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!